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Bahrain

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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Bahrain with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are banned in Bahrain. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Bahrain as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Banned

Snus is banned by law in Bahrain — its sale and use are prohibited. Whether personal-use import is also prohibited is unclear.

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Nicotine Pouches

Banned

Nicotine pouches are banned by law in Bahrain, including their import, sale, purchase and use.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Conventional cigarettes are legal and regulated in Bahrain (about 18.5% adult smoking prevalence). Subject to GCC excise taxation and public-place smoking restrictions.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

E-cigarettes and vaping products are allowed in Bahrain and regulated as tobacco products under Bahraini Technical Regulation BH 2:2021. Sale, import and marketing are permitted; advertising is restricted and vaping in public places is limited. Online purchase for personal use is allowed.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Bahrain has no specific regulation dedicated to heated tobacco products; they appear available and are taxed (reportedly 100% or more). Treated broadly as a tobacco product, but no dedicated legal text was found.

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Personal Import

Snus
Unknown
Nicotine Pouches
Prohibited

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping and heated tobacco change frequently. Always verify the current legal status with official government sources before travelling. NicotineAtlas assumes no liability for actions taken based on information presented here.